Category: Spotlights
2024 Women in Construction: Katherine Berger, Svigals + Partners
March 29, 2024
Who or what inspired you to join the AEC industry? Intrigued by human behavior, I briefly considered art therapy as a profession. However, after exposure to interior design, I began to understand its ability to improve the human condition through the built environment. I decided to pursue a degree at the New England School of Art & Design,
2024 Women in Construction: Carlie LaPre, Columbia
March 29, 2024
What is your favorite / most beneficial part of Women in Construction week? My favorite part of Women in Construction week is when the many great organizations in Boston come together to support the ladies in our industry. Boston is a great place to be a woman in the construction industry, as we have many organizations
2024 Women in Construction: Susan O’Neill, Bala
March 29, 2024
What was your greatest professional achievement or most notable project in the last 12 months? My most notable projects were two sustainable projects, 121 Broadway in Cambridge which will be an all electric 39-story residential tower and the retrofit of 140 Kendrick St. in Needam which is a net zero project.
2024 Women in Construction: Rebecca Bentley, Head and Associates, Inc.
March 29, 2024
What has been the driving force behind your success in the AEC industry? My success has been built on relationships with clients, contractors, subcontractors, and peers. Getting to know my team members professionally and personally builds a shared fate throughout a project life cycle. Understanding my team members’ priorities, core values, drivers, and goals
2024 Women in Construction: Sara Roy, Sanborn, Head and Associates
March 29, 2024
What has been the driving force behind your success in the AEC industry? The driving force behind my success has been the support from both formal and informal mentors through the years. Construction project management is a demanding role involving constant coordination between the office and the field teams.
2024 Women in Construction: Meghin Funk Rothwell, The Procopio Companies
March 29, 2024
What has been the driving force behind your success in the AEC industry? Being a part of the Human Resources department provides me with a unique understanding of the many different roles that contribute to the success of a construction project or job. From skilled laborers to project managers
2024 Women in Construction: Melissa Galgano, Hancock Associates
March 29, 2024
Who or what inspired you to join the AEC industry? I have always liked problem solving and the creativity associated with it. I became interested in engineering and site design after a conversation with my dad. This was when I was still in high school trying to figure out what I wanted to do.
2024 Women in Construction: Rebecca Eriksen, Elkus Manfredi Architects
March 29, 2024
What was your greatest professional achievement or most notable project in the last 12 months? My greatest professional achievement in the past 12 months has been overseeing the completion of the St. Regis Residences, Boston, which is located on the harbor in Boston’s Seaport District.
2024 Women in Construction: Jose Thessie Elysee, Hancock Associates
March 29, 2024
Who or what inspired you to join the AEC industry? My father inspired me to join the AEC industry. He was an engineer in my birth country and with his skills was able to build our family home and take care of his family. I was in awe of his leadership and focus and wanted to achieve what he achieved.
2024 Women in Construction: Mckenzie Letzring, CM&B
March 29, 2024
What has been the driving force behind your success in the AEC industry? From the outset of my career in the AEC industry, I’ve been fueled by the recognition and support of my colleagues and superiors. Their acknowledgment of my hard work and problem-solving skills has boosted my confidence and served as a catalyst for my professional growth.
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